I am grateful for hope and a kind touch. via /r/gratitude

My wife and I have been together for almost 25 years but the last few years have been tough. My wife is going through a lot. Some of it has had to do with me directly but other factors have been beyond my control. We’ve been more distant (mostly on her end) than we’ve ever been. The other night, I asked her if she ever saw being romantic partners again. She said she didn’t know. I asked if it was worth staying together if we never would be again. She, again, said she didn’t know. I spoke some of my sorrow on that and asked that if she doesn’t want us anymore we go through that with some kindness toward each other and part as friends. I told her I need to hear more from her about what is going on. If she wants to work with me to fix our marriage I am entirely on-board. If she doesn’t then let’s let it go so we can both be happier. She wouldn’t say another word. I went to sleep in bounce and sadness. I woke the same way.

The next morning, she took the time to say good morning and give me a quick kiss. We got along all day. That’s was in both sides. In the evening we had a long walk to our car and she reached over and held my hand as we walked.

If nothing else, I feel hope and I’m grateful for that.